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Can education boost cognition at any age?

The cognitive benefits of later life education may be enhanced by optimizing the conditions of the learning environment.

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Are your clothes harming your health?

Are your clothes harming your health?

Many types of fabrics are treated with chemicals that can be harmful to the human brain and body.

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Are artificial sweeteners bad for the brain?

Are artificial sweeteners bad for the brain?

Excessive consumption of no calorie sweeteners may carry some of same health risks as sugar. 

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Can hearing aids preserve cognitive function?

Can hearing aids preserve cognitive function?

Hearing aids may benefit individuals with hearing loss and other dementia risk factors, but only if coupled with regular audiologist support.

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Can plastic harm the brain?

Can plastic harm the brain?

Plastics can shed microparticles into the environment and our bodies, which may promote disease-associated processes, such as chronic inflammation.

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Can a decline in your ability to walk and talk at the same time be a sign of brain aging?

Can a decline in your ability to walk and talk at the same time be a sign of brain aging?

The ability to seamlessly engage in multiple tasks at the same time could be an indication of brain health. 

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Can a positive outlook protect against dementia?

Can a positive outlook protect against dementia?

People with higher emotional resiliency have better health outcomes. Emotional resiliency is a skill that can be cultivated with practice.

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How does alcohol affect dementia risk?

How does alcohol affect dementia risk?

Studies assessing the relationship between alcohol and the brain show conflicting results. Here we explore why this is such a difficult thing to study, and what we know so far.

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Is late-night eating bad for your brain?

Is late-night eating bad for your brain?

Eating in alignment with the natural rhythm of the day-night cycle may promote better cognitive function

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Can pesticide exposure lead to dementia?

Can pesticide exposure lead to dementia?

Studies suggest that cumulative pesticide exposure can impair cognitive performance, but not all people are equally vulnerable.

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How does thyroid function impact dementia risk?

How does thyroid function impact dementia risk?

Thyroid hormone is important for brain function, and reduced levels in the brain can lead to cognitive impairment.

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